Add your thoughts using the KWL approach. Thinking about Game Mechanics, Games-Based Learning or gamification.....
K = What do you know?
I don't know much about this area except that I have seen it mentioned in the media and when I've glanced at professional development articles it seems interesting
W = What do you want to learn?
I'd like to understand more about gaming within the field of education, what the research says about it and how I may be able to implement these ideas to improve the learning of my students
L = What have you learned? (we'll do this last one later)
I have learnt a lot about the elements of gaming and the potential benefits. I like that information is research-based as this always increases my confidence in the decision making process. I also reminded of the importance of the consideration made regarding extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
Reflection
I'm enjoying learning more about this. I'm excited about what ideas I may be able to use with my students, particularly my Year 12 Chemistry class.
Level 2
Where do I start?
Identify some learning outcomes that you will be visiting with your students in upcoming lessons. Note down here some ways they might benefit from gamification.
I would like to begin using gaming to revise topics which we have already studied - Production of Materials and The Acidic Environment. I think the students would enjoy both the sense of achievement they will experience and the competitiveness of it also.
Observe and reflect
After playing a game what are your personal thoughts about the design and elements involved and how any of these could help you in thinking about doing the same in a learning activity?
It is important for it to be a lot of fun, easy to learn at the beginning and for their to be a sense of mastery as levels get more difficult
Level 3
Premiers Reading Challenge Reflection
In the rules section of the Premiers Reading Challenge it says:
"6a. K-2 students, you can read books or have them read to you in your home language.
6b. 3-4, 5-6, 7-9 students, you must read all PRC books in English. You may read Personal Choice books in your home language. "
The choice which the students have is great. There are different degrees of difficulty and they also receive an award at the end.
You Try/ A final reflection
Lesson Outcomes - To revise Production of Materials and Acidic Environment with my Year 12 Chemistry class in a fun and meaningful way
Description of your audience - I have five year 12 students who are all boys aged between 17-18 years. They are international students and they all enjoy playing computer games
Time constraints - 2 lessons
Game elements - We are going to play a game of "who wants to be a millionaire". I found the template and have written the 15 questions which progressively increase in difficulty. The winner receives a bar of chocolate and title of chemistry champion
Fun check - the boys had a great time and asked if we could play it again. I will modify it also so that bonus points may be given for a more detailed response rather than just the multiple choice concept
Level 1
KWL (Levels 1 and 3)
Add your thoughts using the KWL approach. Thinking about Game Mechanics, Games-Based Learning or gamification.....K = What do you know?
I don't know much about this area except that I have seen it mentioned in the media and when I've glanced at professional development articles it seems interesting
W = What do you want to learn?
I'd like to understand more about gaming within the field of education, what the research says about it and how I may be able to implement these ideas to improve the learning of my students
L = What have you learned? (we'll do this last one later)
I have learnt a lot about the elements of gaming and the potential benefits. I like that information is research-based as this always increases my confidence in the decision making process. I also reminded of the importance of the consideration made regarding extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
Reflection
I'm enjoying learning more about this. I'm excited about what ideas I may be able to use with my students, particularly my Year 12 Chemistry class.
Level 2
Where do I start?
Identify some learning outcomes that you will be visiting with your students in upcoming lessons. Note down here some ways they might benefit from gamification.I would like to begin using gaming to revise topics which we have already studied - Production of Materials and The Acidic Environment. I think the students would enjoy both the sense of achievement they will experience and the competitiveness of it also.
Observe and reflect
After playing a game what are your personal thoughts about the design and elements involved and how any of these could help you in thinking about doing the same in a learning activity?
It is important for it to be a lot of fun, easy to learn at the beginning and for their to be a sense of mastery as levels get more difficult
Level 3
Premiers Reading Challenge Reflection
In the rules section of the Premiers Reading Challenge it says:
"6a. K-2 students, you can read books or have them read to you in your home language.
6b. 3-4, 5-6, 7-9 students, you must read all PRC books in English. You may read Personal Choice books in your home language. "The choice which the students have is great. There are different degrees of difficulty and they also receive an award at the end.
You Try/ A final reflection
Lesson Outcomes - To revise Production of Materials and Acidic Environment with my Year 12 Chemistry class in a fun and meaningful way
Description of your audience - I have five year 12 students who are all boys aged between 17-18 years. They are international students and they all enjoy playing computer games
Time constraints - 2 lessons
Game elements - We are going to play a game of "who wants to be a millionaire". I found the template and have written the 15 questions which progressively increase in difficulty. The winner receives a bar of chocolate and title of chemistry champion
Fun check - the boys had a great time and asked if we could play it again. I will modify it also so that bonus points may be given for a more detailed response rather than just the multiple choice concept